St. Mary's Cathedral, Galle

Name: St. Mary's Cathedral
Address: Prison Road, Galle, 80000, Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 912 222 490

#9 among attractions in Galle

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The Cathedral of St. Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galle. It is a landmark in the city of Galle, Sri Lanka. The cathedral was built by the Society of Jesus at the end of the 19th century. The first bishop was the Belgian Jesuit Joseph Van Reeth. ()

Local name: ගාල්ල ශාන්ත මරියා ආසන දෙව් මැදුර Architectural style: Neo-BaroqueCoordinates: 6°2'9"N, 80°12'45"E

Address

Prison RoadGalle 80000 Sri Lanka

Contact

+94 912 222 490

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Day trips

St. Mary's Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Dutch Hospital, Galle International Cricket Stadium, National Maritime Museum, Galle.

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Museum
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Church
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Colonial architecture
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Harbor
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Mary's Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Galle Harbour, Galle (5 min walk), Galle Clock Tower, Galle (12 min walk), Galle, Galle (15 min walk), Groote Kerk, Galle (16 min walk).

How to get to St. Mary's Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Mary's Cathedral:

Train

Galle (4 min walk)

Bus

Galle Public Bus Station (8 min walk)